Hagar USA

We walk the whole journey of restoration with individual survivors, empower communities to prevent exploitation and strengthen systems to protect those vulnerable to human trafficking, slavery and abuse.

Communities free and healed from the trauma of trafficking, slavery, and abuse.

Goal One: Heal Survivors: The cycle of trauma is broken for an increasing number of survivors as each individual heals through consistent quality social services.

Goal Two: Scale Prevention: An increase in community behavior change by scaling our prevention efforts reduce trafficking, slavery and/or abuse.

Goal Three: Transform Systems: Equip survivors and local leaders to transform the systems and structures that fuel exploitation.

Hagar is committed to leadership development. In the past 12 months, Hagar USA has invested in key staff to speak at global anti-trafficking and anti-slavery conferences. Additionally, through leadership training and mentoring, Hagar's current Country Directors in both Afghanistan and Cambodia were identified among existing staff members and promoted to their positions. Annually, Hagar USA budgets for staff training and continuing education.

When Afghanistan's government changed in August 2021, no one could foresee how it would affect non-profit and international organizations in the country. Over the past 12-18 months, Hagar's frontline, local-led team, has adapted to changing policies and laws that affect their capacity to serve trafficked, exploited and vulnerable women and children. Afghanistan remains a challenging country to work in, and where few international organizations are able to operate. In this context, Hagar's national leaders have persevered. By patiently building authentic relationships, focusing on innovation and partnership, and consistently delivering professional, culturally appropriate care, Hagar's team in Afghanistan has adapted to the new reality in the country and continues to walk the whole journey of restored life and dignity with individual survivors.